Plot: Meet the dirtiest cop in NYC history. Michael Dowd stole money and dealt drugs while patrolling the streets of 80s Brooklyn.
Runtime: 1 Hour 44 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Precinct Seven Five
Precinct Seven Five is a documentary following the dirty cops that operated in 1980s New York. Michael Dowd was the ring leader working with the drug lords to make money for himself. This saw how the team came together to make this operation happen and how they didn’t see anything being wrong.
The interviews included the cops who took advantage of the situation. It also followed the drug dealers who were left helpless in the situation. This is a scary reality to see how the police had all the power and let things get out of control.
However, this seems to put a lot of focus on that they didn’t think they did anything wrong and that it was an honest way to do things. It doesn’t get enough focus on what should have changed or anything along those lines.
Final Thoughts – Precinct Seven Five is an ego heavy documentary.
Movie night is always an excellent choice for a first date. Getting lost in the big screen is a wonderful way to bond, and after the show has concluded, you’ll have so many conversation topics. This can enable you to find out so much about your prospective partner, including the type of relationships they prefer themselves. If you’ve wound up on a date with a man who professes to be gay, chatting about queer films can be a real icebreaker, leading to plans to watch the next feature together. With that in mind, let’s spotlight some of the best LGBT-oriented UK films. We’ll go on to list our top five queer movies, but firstly, how about suggestions for connecting with a gay man?
Ideal Venues for Meeting Singles
If you’re seeking a love interest to enjoy your hobby with, the most recommended place to go is the digital environment. Have you ever asked the question, ‘where would be the best place to find gay sex near me?’ The answer is right at your fingertips! Once you register with one of these matchmaking outlets, you can interact with a variety of individuals. You can tailor your searches to gay males. Now all you’d have to do would be to keep your eye open for other site users interested in queer movies. By getting involved in regular online chats, you can develop a rapport, conversing about your top film stars, then making plans to hook up in person for a face-to-face rendezvous. Assuming you track down a bi cinema companion, how about we review that list of recommended movies?
Top 5 Queer Movies That Can Make Your Date Night Unforgettable
It’s a Sin (2021)
Russell T Davies, the screenwriter responsible for reviving one of the BBC’s best-loved dramas, Dr. Who, here created a marvelously poignant drama set in London at the time of the 1980 world AIDS crisis. Superbly acted, that its subject matter meant it took a while to secure a deal tells you all your need to know about lingering prejudice.
One in a Thousand (2020)
As well as queer romance, this film portrays other potentially contentious topics, such as teenagers falling for older women.
My Beautiful Launderette (1985)
A street punk with racist viewpoints, Johnny (Daniel Day-Lewis), is attracted to a Pakistani youth, Omar (Gordon Warnecke). A massive hit upon its release, this portrayal of love conquering all during the dark Thatcher premiership in the UK was warmly received.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
This is a film noir adaptation of a bestselling novel by Swedish author Stieg Larsson. Although the protagonist Lisbeth appears to be lesbian, she remains more enigmatic, hinting at bisexuality.
Weekend (2011)
A courageous film about two gay guys starting an intense relationship just before one of them is due to leave the country, this is considered a classic of queer cinema.
There are so many fantastic movies that would be perfect for enjoying together on your first date with a gay. As well as the five we have mentioned above, you should pay close attention to the schedules. All the platforms, from Netflix to Amazon Prime to the terrestrial channels, are always introducing new queer-oriented that would captivate you and your partner. One of the best period dramas dealing with LGBT characters has been Gentleman Jack, starring Suranne Jones and Sophie Rundle as 19th-century lovers. But there are many more to choose from. So, what are you waiting for – plan your viewing for the near future!
Plot: Two estranged siblings go to their late scientist father’s farmhouse to make sense of his incomplete work. They soon discover an evil entity, buried in time and space for millions of years, has been released and begun wreaking havoc.
Runtime: 1 Hour 29 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: First Contact starts when estranged siblings Casey (Shields) and Dan (Liddell) reunite. They have come together to try and figure out what happened to their father and the research he was working on. Meanwhile, town local Kevin (Cimperman) and his partner Jamie (Duffy) stumble upon something during the night.
This sees a change in Kevin, as he becomes dangerous to the people around him. Elsewhere, Casey and Dan start diving deeper into trying to understand their father’s research, making a disturbing discovery.
Verdict on First Contact
First Contact is a sci-fi thriller following estranged siblings trying to understand what happened to their father. It sees them learning about his research and learning the shocking truth about what he discovered. All while a menacing presence has taken over the body of a local, causing destructive damage within the community.
This is an interesting idea for a sci-fi movie. We have seen similar, but this one looks to dive in heavier on people that committed more time to understanding extra-terrestrial life. This looks to use the broken family relationship to cast doubt while working together sheds light on discoveries. We are kept guessing as to what is real or not, which takes us down a path of uncertainty. However, it never manages to reach the shock value it seems to want to.
Final Thoughts – First Contact is filled with mystery and suspense.
Plot: A teenage boy runs away to follow his father’s footsteps, legendary storm chaser Bill Brody.
Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Supercell starts when a young William (Diemer) sees his storm-chasing father killed chasing storms. His mother Quinn (Heche) has tried to keep him on the straight and narrow, anything to stop him from wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps.
However, the hunger in William is still there and as a teenager, he runs away to meet his uncle Roy (Ulrich). He reluctantly lets William join in on the storm-chasing tours under ruthless boss Zane (Baldwin). Meanwhile, Quinn looks to reunite with her son before he does something reckless. However, William wants to finish the work his father started that could change the warning system forever.
Verdict on Supercell
Supercell is an action thriller following the son of a storm-chaser that looks to follow in his footsteps against his mother’s will. He runs away from home to meet up with fellow distant family members to learn about it. This gives him an up close and personal account of storm-chasing.
It has been a while since we had a movie about tornadoes and with the incoming sequel to Twister coming, this feels like an early taste. We get a storyline that feels similar to the motivation while tackling the fear of following someone into a dangerous world. However, when it gets everything unfolding, it does feel safe and the tornado moments never feel as intense as they could be. We get a strong cast with newcomers Daniel Diemer and Jordan Kristine Seamon easily joining the big names.
Where to Watch: Supercell will be available on Digital Download from 12th June.
Final Thoughts – Supercell is an intense storm-chasing thriller.
Plot: A young pilot finds himself recruited unwittingly into a covert and corrupt CIA airlift operation in Laos during the Vietnam conflict.
Runtime: 1 Hour 53 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Air America starts when a young pilot Billy (Downey Jr) loses his license in America. He gets recruited to Laos to work for a secret air support group. Billy gets partnered with Gene (Gibson) to learn the ropes, as he learns about the operation, he has become part of.
As Billy gets used to his new surroundings, he learns about the questionable activities being done by his fellow pilots. This leads to him needing to make a big decision about his future, as the role becomes more dangerous as the Vietnam war starts to become a bigger problem for the pilot.
Verdict on Air America
Air America is an action comedy following a group of rogue pilots in Vietnam that use the cover of helping the locals to run an illegal CIA operation. It sees a rookie pilot of the area learning about the operation, as the rest of the crew try to keep it secret from a visiting senator.
This is a movie that gets to explore another story in the Vietnam war. Showing how Americans would have used their methods to profit off an invasion they created. However, this is told in a light-hearted manner to help make us support Gene and Billy. The performances from Gibson and Downey Jr are good throughout the film, as are most of the cast.
Final Thoughts – Air America is an entertaining action comedy.
Plot: A family man loses his family at a rest stop while on vacation.
Runtime: 40 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Last Stop starts when Jake (Monasterski) is travelling with his wife Dawn (Kohla) and daughter Jasmine (Friend). When they stop at a gas station, Jake nods off, only to discover his family hasn’t returned yet.
When Jake calls the police, he finds himself being told a certain. However, Detective Rinaldi (Carneiro) isn’t so sure the story is the truth. This leads to an investigation that opens up a new twist in the story.
Verdict on The Last Stop
The Last Stop is a mystery thriller following a father that sees his family vanish. When the police start investigating, things take a dramatic turn that doesn’t quite seem correct. We get to dive into the story and see what is really going on.
This does give us an interesting mystery and one that does have twists along the way. It does leave us in a position of being unsure of what we would do in the same position as Jake. While the mystery is excellent to see unfold. We could easily have spent more time with the characters to give the movie more depth. The performances are strong as get their characters show us their true motives throughout the movie. This is a great thriller with a story that keeps you guessing.
Where to Watch: The Last Stop is available on Amazon Prime Now.
Final Thoughts – The Last Stop is a great thriller that keeps you guessing along.
Plot: Detective Breslin crosses paths with Calloway, a ruthless hacker who’s trying to save his kidnapped wife from a drug cartel. When Calloway escapes from police custody, Breslin joins forces with a no-nonsense cop to reclaim his prisoner.
Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Pursuit starts when ruthless hacker Rick Calloway (Hirsch) goes in search of his kidnapped wife. He crosses paths with Detective Breslin (Manley) and becomes one of the most wanted men in the country.
However, Rick manages to escape and his father Jack (Cusack) looks to clear up the problem. Meanwhile, Rick refuses to stop searching for his wife, as Breslin starts tracking him down.
Verdict on Pursuit
Pursuit is a crime thriller following a hacker searching for answers about his wife while being pursued by a determined detective. This sees them diving into the deeper mystery, while the hacker shows a ruthless side to searching for answers.
Pursuit is a movie that doesn’t manage to hit home the way it could have. The fact that Rick openly kills people so ruthlessly, fails to give him any sort of sympathy. As the detective never feels like he is smart enough to be on this case. This ends up being a string of ideas that come together and plays into the old bad guy and cop works together for a bigger bad guy. However, they never feel as connected as they could, leaving the whole thing feeling flat.
Where to Watch: Pursuit will be available on Digital Download from 12th June and can be pre-ordered HERE
Final Thoughts – Pursuit is a thriller that lacks a real bite.
Plot: A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue.
Runtime: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Magic in the Moonlight starts with English showman Stanley (Firth) being recruited to help expose a medium. He has worked with tricks and illusions his whole career. Stanely sees a wealthy family being seduced by her and Stanley must figure out what is true or not.
As Stanley starts investigating Sophie (Stone), he sees his own opportunity to make a big comeback. This sees Stanley’s life change as Sophie becomes the centre of attention and he starts questioning his own desire to feel love.
Verdict on Magic in the Moonlight
Magic in the Moonlight is a romantic comedy following an illusionist who looks to expose a medium. He looks for the tell-tell signs until he starts to struggle to see the signs he needs. However, the more time he spends with her, the more he starts to fall in love with her.
This is one of the typical Woody Allen movies, that tries to create an awkward figure struggling in his world. He gets something new to make him feel welcomed only for everything else to start unfolding around him. There isn’t too much to get behind here and by the end of the movie, you will feel like nothing much has happened. This is nothing against the performances that are strong from the cast, it is the story that holds everything back.
Final Thoughts – Magic in the Moonlight is a flat romantic comedy.
Plot: A retired Irish paramilitary witnesses the fatal shooting of his pregnant wife by an SAS officer. After outwitting the SAS, now wounded, and presumed dead, he escapes, taking his revenge to the dark and paranoid streets of 1970’s London.
Runtime: 1 Hour 32 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Dead Shot starts when wanted criminal Michael O’Hara (Morgan) tries to escape his life with his pregnant wife. However, tragedy strikes when the army catches up with him and Tempest (Ameen) accidentally kills his wife.
In the aftermath, Tempest gets offered a role under Holland (Strong). This would give him a chance to avoid prison for the shooting. Meanwhile, Michael returns to people he knows, including Catherine (Jones), to get his revenge on the people who took everything from him.
Verdict on Dead Shot
Dead Shot is an action thriller follows two men caught up in the middle of the war between the English and the IRA. It sees a member of the Irish group witness his family kill, while the soldier is haunted by the events. They soon clash again, when they meet on the streets of London where they get involved in a bigger war.
This movie gets to show us how innocent people can find themselves caught up in a terrorist war. It shows us that the characters can become haunted by what happens and driven by vengeance. The consequences feel real and the remorse is carried through their lives. Where this movie can struggle by showing the behind-the-scenes in the battle. Focusing more on the two men whose lives changed because of the incident between them. This stops everything from feeling as intense as it could do, despite the highly explosive nature of everything.
Final Thoughts – Dead Shot is a thriller that doesn’t spark enough intensity.
